Somalia at Crossroads Conferen

Somalia at Crossroads:

Foreign Intervention, Humanitarian Crisis and Aspirations for Statehood

The Ohio State University- Columbus, Ohio

Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Rd

Denney Hall 164 W 17th avenue

January 27-28, 2012, 9:00AM-5:00PM

This two-day conference will bring together some of the brightest minds in Somali affairs with the aim of deepening public discourse and understanding of the complex situation in Somalia and developing strong, pragmatic, and principled policy recommendations for, post-transition political development in Somalia. Issues discussed include the national roadmap, piracy, humanitarian crisis, frontline state military interventions, Diaspora remittance challenges and community development issues.

Key presentations include:

• Foreign Intervention, Humanitarian Crisis and the Quest for Political Stability in Somalia
• U.S. Engagement in Somalia: Dual Track Policy Aims and Implications
• Debunking the Roadmap: A Tool for Statehood or Death-knell for Disintegration?
• Natural vs. Man-made: The Politics of Famine in the Horn
• Post TFG Somalia: Political Parties and National Grassroots Movements as Clan Alternatives: Planting the Seeds for Sustainable Social and Political Institutions, and more.

Featured Speakers:
Amb. Johnnie Carson, U.S. Department of State
Prof. Ahmed Samatar
Prof. Michael Weinstein

Opening Remarks:
Mayor Michael Coleman

For additional details, contact:

• Mr. Jibril Mohamed (614)439-3034 or Jibril@SomaliCAN.org,
• Mr. Abukar Osman- Baalle (614) 769-8810 or
• Ms. Laura Joseph at OSU 614-292-8169.